Pavement to Parks to Economic Progress for San Francisco

Pavement to Parks to Economic Progress for San Francisco

One of the coolest new programs in San Francisco could be coming to your neighborhood – but only if san-francisco-parkletsyour community group or local merchants apply soon.

You might have seen some of the new parklets springing up around San Francisco – the mini parks that turn pavement into attractive green spaces. This is Resetting in action on so many levels – more walkable streets, more vibrant San Francisco commercial corridors and the delightful progress of turning pavement into parks.

The parks are created in partnership with a local merchant’s association or non-profit associations, who agree to pay a small cost for the installation and then to maintain them. Merchant groups and Community Benefit Districts have already reported that these parks help drive foot traffic and retail sales – which means more tax revenue for the city. So these small government investments are bringing multiple long-term benefits.